Drinking large amounts of alcohol and cooking is a "dangerous cocktail" at Christmas, warn community fire safety officers.
Shropshire fire crews have been giving out the message at fire safety events across the county in a bid to prevent...
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4th February, 2010
Shropshire and Wrekin Fire Authority has been praised by an independent watchdog for making the county one of the safest in the UK with fires at a record low.
Property fires are down, arson is "greatly reducing," businesses are safer with...
4th February, 2010
During November 2009, officers from the Business Fire Safety Enforcement team and officers from Community Services, Housing Renewal Team of Shropshire Council held a joint training session at Craven Arms Fire Station.
The subject of the...
4th February, 2010
Shropshire firefighters used condemned buildings at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to carry out an emergency rescue exercise last night (Tue).
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has been working in partnership with the Trust to make use of...
4th February, 2010
Don't drink alcohol and cook – that is the message from Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service, keen to cut the number of house fires caused by householders who are under the influence of alcohol
A billboard has been unveiled at the entrance...
4th February, 2010
A campaign by firefighters to save the lives of young drivers on Shropshire roads has been launched with the help of the Shropshire Institute of Advanced Motorists.
Large numbers of young motorists aged from 17 to 24 – the age group...
4th February, 2010
A young mum, professional singer, tree surgeon and yacht skipper were among 22 new recruits who passed out from basic training as fully fledged firefighters with Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service.
At a special passing out ceremony held...
4th February, 2010
A spate of suspicious late night vehicle fires at residents homes in Telford is being investigated by both police and fire officers.
Five fires in the Ketley area over the past month have involved three caravans, a boat and a car.
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4th February, 2010
Fire, police and road safety professionals will be at a north Shropshire pub popular with bikers on Saturday, November 21st from midday to talk about plans to reduce motorcycle road deaths in the county.
With eight motorbike riders killed...
4th February, 2010
Following the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Inspecting Officers from the Business Fire Safety Department of Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have worked closely with Shropshire Council to raise awareness of...
